“Eman has lost significant weight and it shows in various tests. Blaming the doctors irrespective of this is wrong,” the minister said.

The Government of India had extended help to Eman and her sister for speedy processing of visa applications before their arrival here in February for treatment, and the state government too supported them, Sawant pointed out.

He later visited the Saifee Hospital to meet Eman. “He was extremely happy with her progress and expressed his satisfaction about the care provided to Eman,” the hospital said in a statement.

According to the hospital, Eman, who weighed about 500 kg when she arrived here, now weighs 176 kg.